New York · Camping · Near Schroon Lake

Watch Island

Apr, Jun–Oct
best months
  • At 318 ft
  • Lake George Islands Campground

Watch Island is a campground in New York at about 318 feet. It is managed by the state conservation department.

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    Watch Island

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Bolton Landing Brewing Company

    Brewery

    On your way back · 3 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Watch Island

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 12°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 12°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 22°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 41°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 21°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Whitehall, NY, 9.7 mi away at 119 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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